Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2023

Beautiful Views

We followed our RV GPS and WAZE, which agreed until we got near the state park. We checked out the confirmation email, which stated to follow the signs. We could have gotten to the campground(CG) following either our RV GPS or WAZE but held steady on following the signs. We arrived at the upper Crooked River CG early, so there was no one at the check-in; however, a ranger pulled up just as we were looking at the information board and she checked us in. We then proceeded to back-in site E61 with water and electric(50/30/20 AMP). We had no problem backing into our site, and the pad was just long enough for our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. We only paid an$8 online booking fee with the Oregon State Park Disabled Veterans Pass. The utilities were in the middle of the site, so that was convenient. The water pressure was close to 60 psi, and we used a reducer. Verizon was 1 bar, and as we were on the northwest edge of the CG, we had no problem getting a north shot for Starlink. There are mature trees in the CG, mainly on the interior sites, so satellite could be iffy in some sites. We were here the first week of October; only the first loop and the associated bathhouse were open. Sites on the NW edge of the CG from E71- E41 could be good for north or south satellites. Sites E65- E55 on the edge provide very nice mountain views. They have a large(about 1/4 acre) fenced dog park on the east side of the CG. Madras, 15 minutes away, has your major amenities. We enjoyed seeing deer moving around the CG, plus amazing views of the mountains and canyon.

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  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Crooked River Campground — The Cove Palisades State Park by MickandKarla W., November 5, 2023